David and Everitto sit down with Joshua DiMora for a fascinating journey into the inventive and sometimes unsuccessful world of pre-1920 typewriters. Joshua shares why the machines that failed often interest him the most and how his experience as a machinist restoring antique tractors helps him preserve rare typewriters. From 3D printing and sand casting replacement parts to studying century-old tool marks, this conversation explores the remarkable craftsmanship required to bring these early machines back to life.

Join Everitto and David for Part 2 of their conversation with Swedish typewriter enthusiast Dan Linder. Dan shares stories about memorable machines, typewriter exhibitions, his career in journalism, and the role typewriters play in his writing and daily life. He also discusses preparing for a solo writing retreat with a typewriter, research notes, and a new novel in progress.

Join David and Everitto as they travel virtually to Sweden for Part 1 of their conversation with writer and typewriter collector Dan Linder. Dan shares how his fascination with typewriters began, the machines that shaped his writing, life as a collector in Sweden, and his love for typewritten letters. They also discuss Swedish favorites Halda and Facit, the country’s first type-in, the growing global typewriter community, and Dan’s elusive grail machine, the Oliver Batwing.